Endeavour: The Ship That Changed the World by Peter Moore tells the captivating story of HMS Endeavour, the vessel that carried Captain James Cook on his historic first voyage of discovery in the 18th century. More than just a ship, the Endeavour symbolizes an era of exploration, empire-building, and scientific advancement.
Moore traces the ship’s origins, its role in global navigation and botanical discovery, and its ultimate fate. Through rich historical detail, he uncovers how this seemingly modest vessel helped reshape the modern world, linking continents, cultures, and ideas during a transformative period in history.
SECRET BRITAIN: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE SECOND WORLD WAR’S HIDDEN BASES AND BATTLEGROUNDS
Author：Sinclair Mckay
Publisher：Headline
Call Number：940.548 / M1
Location：Area C
Synopsis：
Secret Britain: A Journey through the Second World War’s Hidden Bases and Battlegrounds by Sinclair McKay tells the story of secret places in Britain that were important in World War II. From faraway Scottish islands to underground shelters and training camps, McKay shows where spies trained, resistance plans were made, and secret missions began.
The book mixes history, personal stories, and travel writing to show how these hidden sites helped in the war and still carry memories of it today.
It gives an interesting look at Britain’s secret wartime world, showing courage, clever ideas, and the lasting impact of secrecy.
SECRETS OF THE TERRA-COTTA SOLDIER
Author：Ying Chang Compestine, Vinson Compestine
Publisher：Amulet Books
Call Number：813.600 / Y5
Location：Area C
Synopsis：
Secrets of the Terra-Cotta Soldier is a historical fantasy set in 1970s China. Thirteen-year-old Ming lives in a poor village where his father, an archaeologist, is under threat from government officials. When a Terra-Cotta soldier mysteriously comes to life, Ming discovers a hidden world of ancient secrets. Together, they embark on a mission to uncover a long-lost imperial tomb and clear his father’s name. Blending real history with magical adventure, the story explores themes of loyalty, bravery, and justice while bringing the legend of China’s First Emperor and his Terra-Cotta Army to life.
ON WAR
Author：Carl Von Clausewitz
Publisher：A Wilco Books
Call Number：355.000 / C2
Location：Area C
Synopsis：
On War is the most substantial pursuit in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Since the title’s first existence in 1832, it has been read throughout the world, and has enlivened generations of soldiers, intellectuals and political leaders.
This book is one of the most important treatises on political-military analysis and strategy ever written, and remains both controversial and an influence on strategic thinking.
THREE EPIC BATTLES THAT SAVED DEMOCRACY: MARATHON, THERMOPYLAE AND SALAMIS
Author：Stephen P. Kershaw
Publisher：Robinson
Call Number：938.000 / K1
Location：Area C
Synopsis：
Three Epic Battles That Saved Democracy: Marathon, Thermopylae and Salamis by Stephen P. Kershaw tells the exciting story of how Ancient Greece, despite facing huge challenges, protected its new democratic ideas from being taken over by Persia.
The book gives clear, detailed accounts of the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis. It shows how the bravery of Athens, the sacrifice of Sparta, and the skill of the Greek navy changed the course of history. These were not just military wins – they were key moments that helped keep democracy alive.
With lively storytelling and smart explanations, the book shows how saving Greek freedom influenced the politics and culture that shaped today’s Western world.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE THIRD REICH: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE NAZIS
Author：Martyn Whittock
Publisher：Robinson
Call Number：943.086 / W1
Location：Area C
Synopsis：
A Brief History of the Third Reich tells the story of the men who rose to the fore in the dangerous days of the Weimar Republic. Circling around the cult of personality generated by Adolf Hitler, the Nazis soon became a threat to the whole world.
This book also gives a convincing and personality driven overview of how ordinary Germans became seduced by the dreams of a new world order.
THE BETRAYAL OF ANNE FRANK: A COLD CASE INVESTIGATION
Author：Rosemary Sullivan
Publisher：William Collins
Call Number：940.5318 / S1
Location：Area C
Synopsis：
This gripping investigative work revisits one of history’s enduring mysteries- Who betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis in 1944? A team of forensic experts, historians, and a retired FBI agent applied modern cold-case techniques analyzing archives, wartime records, and new technology to identify a likely culprit: Jewish notary Arnold van den Bergh, who may have disclosed the Franks’ hiding place to save his own family. Sullivan meticulously unpacks the evidence while exposing the brutal moral dilemmas of Nazi-occupied Amsterdam.
This book sparks debate about collaboration, survival, and memory, challenging perceptions of victimhood and guilt. A haunting reexamination of a Holocaust tragedy.
WAR AND PEACE
Author：Pierre Hazan
Publisher：Gallimard
Call Number：327.100 / H1
Location：Area C
Synopsis：
War and Peace by Pierre Hazan looks at the long human struggle between fighting and making peace. Using history, politics, law, and culture, Hazan shows how societies deal with past crimes and move from war to peace.
He uses examples from around the world and his own work in transitional justice to explain the roles of truth commissions, courts, and diplomacy.
The book asks if justice can truly help heal wounds, or if it might make old problems worse. Full of thoughtful ideas and real examples, it invites readers to think about how peace can be built after war.
THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN BITE-SIZED CHUNKS
Author：Emma Marriott
Publisher：Michael O’mara Books Limited
Call Number：909.000 / M3
Location：Area C
Synopsis：
This short and clear book explains the most important events in world history, from ancient times to the end of World War II.
It gives key facts and details, taking you from Alexander the Great’s empire to China’s Tang dynasty, the Age of Enlightenment, the American Civil War, and more. It also connects these events to show how they shaped the modern world we live in today.
BATTLEFIELD MEDICS: HOW WARFARE CHANGED THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE
Author：Martin King
Publisher：Arcturus
Call Number：355.000 / K1
Location：Area C
Synopsis：
This book tells the story of brave men and women who go to war to save lives, not take them. They carry bandages and scalpels instead of bombs and swords. From ancient Rome to the Vietnam War, Martin King explains how battlefield medicine led to new ideas like triage, field hospitals, and blood transfusions. War also brought progress in surgery, antibiotics, and artificial limbs. The book honors medics who risked their lives to help the wounded and shows how military medicine improved everyday healthcare. It is a powerful story of courage, showing how even war can lead to saving lives.
GREAT NAVAL BATTLES: FROM MEDIEVAL WARS TO THE PRESENT DAY
Author：Helen Doe
Publisher：Arcturus
Call Number：359.4 / D1
Location：Area C
Synopsis：
From an era when oar-driven ships clashed in messy, bloody conflict to the golden age of sail and the incredible Innovations that led to ironclads, dreadnoughts, and the aircraft carriers and nuclear-powered submarines of today, Great Naval Battles steers a course through some of history’s most epic engagements on the high seas.
This intriguing book charts the key role of naval warfare throughout history and explores how technology, tactics, leadership, luck, and even the weather, have all played their part in defining the world we live in today.
THE SECOND WORLD WAR’S MILITARY LEGACY: THE ATOMIC BOMB AND MUCH MORE
Author：David Wragg
Publisher：Pen & Sword Military
Call Number：940.540 / W2
Location：Area C
Synopsis：
The Second World War’s Military Legacy: The Atomic Bomb and Much More by David Wragg explores the transformative impact of World War II on modern warfare. The book examines how the conflict revolutionized military technology, strategy, and logistics, with particular emphasis on the development and use of the atomic bomb.
Wragg also discusses advancements in tanks, aircraft, naval power, and communications, showing how World War II laid the groundwork for Cold War military doctrines and modern armed forces. By analyzing innovations and their long-term effects, the book provides insight into how World War II shaped today’s global military landscape beyond just nuclear weapons.
WORLD WAR II: A MILITARY HISTORY
Author：Alan Warren
Publisher：The History Press
Call Number：940.540 / W3
Location：Area C
Synopsis：
World War II: A Military History by Alan Warren presents a concise and analytical account of the military aspects of the Second World War. Focusing on key campaigns across Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific, Warren examines strategy, leadership, technology, and logistics that shaped the conflict. He highlights how military operations were influenced by political objectives and the global nature of the war.
This book provides insights into the coordination among Allied forces, the rise and fall of Axis powers, and the eventual path to victory. It’s a clear, well-structured introduction to the war’s military history for students and general readers.
VICTORY IN EUROPE: THE ALLIES’ DEFEAT OF THE AXIS FORCES
Author：Karen Farrington
Publisher：Arcturus
Call Number：940.540 / F2
Location：Area C
Synopsis：
Victory in Europe: The Allies’ Defeat of the Axis Forces by Karen Farrington offers a compelling and detailed account of the final stages of World War II in Europe. This book traces the strategic planning, key battles, and critical turning points that led to the downfall of Nazi Germany.
Through powerful narratives, photographs, and firsthand accounts, Farrington explores the roles of the Allied leaders, soldiers, and resistance fighters in achieving victory. From the D-Day landings to the liberation of concentration camps, this work captures the immense human cost and heroic efforts that culminated in the Axis defeat and the end of the war in Europe.
KOMRAD ASI (REJIMEN 10) DALAM DENYUT NIHILISME SEJARAH
Penulis：Aziz Suriani
Penerbit：Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
Nombor Panggilan：899.2809 / A4
Tempat：Area C
Sinopsis：
Buku ini adalah tentang Asi seorang kanak-kanak berketurunan India dari sebuah estet milik penjajah. Dia pernah terlibat sebagai penghantar surat rahsia antara aktivis bawah tanah PKM semasa darurat antara 1948-1950. Pada usia 10 tahun, dia dikehendaki oleh pihak penjajah kerana kegiatannya yang dianggap subversif.
Selepas gagalnya Rundingan Baling 1955 dan Malaya merdeka pada tahun 1957, Asi terus berada di hutan sebagai gerila meneruskan keyakinannya melawan neokolonialisme yang dikawal secara sistematik oleh BMA telah menempuh pertempuran demi pertempuran sebagai komunis Tamil terakhir Malaya.
SENJATA API ALAM MELAYU
Penulis：Wan Mohd Dasuki Wan Hasbullah
Penerbit：Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka
Nombor Panggilan：660.000 / W1
Tempat：Area C
Sinopsis：
Buku ini mengusulkan suatu pembicaraan baharu tentang penggunaan teknologi senjata api sejak kurun ke-16 Masihi di alam Melayu. Wacana utama yang ingin diketengahkan adalah untuk pemahaman tentang kompleksiti teknologi orang Melayu pada zaman silam, yang memperlihatkan cara atau kaedah penggunaan senjata api mereka berdasarkan kontur dan ruang kebudayaan sendiri.
Hal ini memperlihatkan suatu percanggahan nilai terhadap teknologi senjata api, tidak sebagaimana yang biasa diterima dan difahami dalam sejarah perdana hari ini. Teknologi senjata api perlu difahami daripada representasi dan adaptasi pihak yang pernah menerima dan menggunakan teknologi itu sendiri.
NOVEL SEJARAH: BARA SENGKETA
Penulis：Mohd Kasim Mahmud
Penerbit：Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
Nombor Panggilan：899.283 / M19
Tempat：Area C
Sinopsis：
Novel ini berlatar belakang sejarah kejatuhan Melaka ke tangan Portugis dan kemunculan Acheh sebagai pusat kekuatan Islam yang baru.
Tema utama novel ini adalah tentang perjuangan, kepemimpinan, dan bagaimana kebijaksanaan dapat mengatasi berbagai-bagai sengketa dan masalah.
Novel ini menarik kerana menggabungkan unsur sejarah dengan cerita fiksyen, memberikan gambaran tentang bagaimana situasi politik dan sosial pada masa itu.
TITAH PERANG
Penulis：Napoleon Bonaparte
Penerbit：The Biblio Press
Nombor Panggilan：940.000 / B1
Tempat：Area C
Sinopsis：
Titah Perang mengisahkan perjalanan ketenteraan dan kepimpinan strategik salah seorang tokoh paling berpengaruh dalam sejarah dunia, Napoleon Bonaparte. Buku ini menelusuri kebangkitan beliau daripada seorang pegawai muda kepada Maharaja Perancis yang menakluk sebahagian besar Eropah.
Disertakan dengan petikan ucapan, arahan medan perang, dan strategi ketenteraan, buku ini menggambarkan kebijaksanaan, dan juga keberanian beliau. Titah Perang merupakan kisah tentang kegemilangan seorang legenda yang mengubah landskap politik Eropah selama-lamanya.
LIKU-LIKU PERTEMUAN BALING
Penulis：Nor Ibrahim Sulaiman
Penerbit：Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
Nombor Panggilan：959.5106 / N1
Tempat：Area C
Sinopsis：
Liku-Liku Pertemuan Baling oleh Nor Ibrahim Sulaiman mengupas secara menyeluruh rundingan Baling 1955 antara kerajaan Persekutuan Tanah Melayu dan Parti Komunis Malaya (PKM). Buku ini mendedahkan latar belakang, perjalanan rundingan, serta tokoh-tokoh utama seperti Tunku Abdul Rahman, dan Chin Peng. Melalui analisis mendalam, penulis menyoroti sebab kegagalan rundingan mencapai kata sepakat, termasuk perbezaan ideologi dan tuntutan yang tidak dapat dipenuhi.
Buku ini turut memaparkan dokumen penting, kenyataan rasmi, serta reaksi awam dan media. Ia menjadi rujukan penting dalam memahami perjuangan ke arah kemerdekaan dan usaha menamatkan ancaman komunis di Tanah Melayu.
SKUAD TARING NUSA
Penulis：Muhaymin Wahab
Penerbit：Alaf 21
Nombor Panggilan：899.283 / M20
Tempat：Area C
Sinopsis：
Skuad Taring Nusa mengisahkan sebuah pasukan elit rahsia Malaysia yang ditubuhkan untuk menangani ancaman keselamatan negara yang luar biasa. Digerakkan secara sulit, skuad ini ditugaskan melaksanakan misi berisiko tinggi seperti melumpuhkan rangkaian pengganas, menyelamatkan tebusan, dan menggagalkan konspirasi besar yang mengancam kedaulatan negara.
Watak-watak utama dalam pasukan ini digambarkan dengan semangat keberanian, kepintaran strategi, dan kesetiaan yang tinggi. Novel ini sarat dengan aksi, ketegangan, dan semangat patriotik, serta menyelitkan nilai pengorbanan demi tanah air. Skuad Taring Nusa bukan sahaja menghibur, tetapi menyuntik inspirasi kepada pembaca untuk mencintai keamanan dan mempertahankan negara.
SKUAD TARING NUSA
